Nightshade Free Soft Hot Dog Buns

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(22)

Soft, pillowy hot dog buns are one of those things that seem simple until you realize how many store-bought options are loaded with additives — and occasionally processed on shared lines with ingredients you'd rather avoid. These homemade buns sidestep all of that with a short, clean ingredient list: milk, yeast, flour, egg, and butter. Every single ingredient is naturally free of nightshades, so there's no label-scanning required. The enriched dough, built with softened butter worked in gradually, produces a tender, slightly sweet crumb that holds up beautifully to whatever you're tucking inside. A milk wash before baking gives the tops that gorgeous golden color and a just-barely-glossy finish. They bake up light and airy with a gentle pull-apart quality that makes them feel bakery-fresh straight from your own oven. Whether you're hosting a cookout or just want a reliable bun you can trust, this recipe delivers every time.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the dough

¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp fine salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

For brushing

2 tbsp whole milk, for brushing

Instructions

1
Combine the warmed milk, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl). Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty — this confirms the yeast is active.
2
Add the flour, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook (or stir with a wooden spoon) until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes.

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